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First Baptist Church of Leesville celebrated homecoming on Oct. 12. The church’s first pastor, who was ordained 71 years ago, along with one of his members who has preached for 66 years, addressed the congregation. John O. Reed Jr.,... Continue Reading »
Whitmire First Baptist Church honored pastor J. Shannon Long for his 50th year in the ministry, as members of the congregation, friends and family joined together for a special “golden anniversary” worship and celebration service Nov. 9. Long’s ministry... Continue Reading »
The congregation of Cherokee Springs Baptist Church, Spartanburg, voted to name the second Sunday in November as “Cherokee Springs Fire Department Day.”
Lloyd Phipps, a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church, Waccamaw Baptist Association, was ordained to the ministry on Aug. 24. He has been called as pastor of Lawndale Baptist Church in Carolina Baptist Association.
Laneir Singleton has announced his retirement effective the end of January. He has pastored Hoffmeyer Road Baptist Church in Florence for the the last 13 years of his 43-year ministry. Singleton is a graduate of Charleston Southern University and... Continue Reading »
Holly Springs Baptist Church, Pickens, recently recognized three members for perfect attendance in Sunday school. Pictured with pastor Gerald Martin (left) are Donald Davis, 47 years; James Edens, 19 years; and Darlene Cassell, 42 years.
Saluda Baptist Association in Anderson has dissolved ties with Pendleton First Baptist Church because the church’s bylaws allow for the election of a woman as senior pastor. Messengers to the association’s annual meeting Nov. 2 at Iva First Baptist... Continue Reading »
Red Dam Baptist Church in Hardeeville hosted its annual Fall Festival on Nov. 8 with a rodeo theme, including a mechanical bull, donkey and hay rides, pumpkin-seed spitting contest, petting zoo, a men’s chili cook-off, greased pole, corn hole,... Continue Reading »
Deane Harrison has been called as pastor of Rockvale Baptist Church, Piedmont. A graduate of North Greenville University and Liberty University Seminary, he previously served as associate pastor at Rockvale. Harrison and his wife, Christi, are expecting their first... Continue Reading »
Central Baptist Church, York, celebrated its centennial the first weekend of November. In 1914, it was founded to meet the needs of the people who lived in the mill villages. It began as Charlotte Street Baptist Church and became... Continue Reading »
Engrum Johnson recently announced his retirement following a period of declining health. He previously served as pastor of several Baptist churches in South Carolina, including Black Creek in Dovesville, Rocky Creek and Grace in Greenville, and, most recently, Rockvale... Continue Reading »
Bert Welch, founding pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in Lancaster, retired Oct. 5 after 20 years of service. He previously served First Baptist of Lancaster, Alice Drive Baptist of Sumter, and Second Baptist of Lancaster. He has served as... Continue Reading »
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